one hit wonder

So the reason this post is titled “one hit wonder” is because at the end of the night when I took this shirt off I noticed that there was a little hole under the arm. And when I went to exchange it the cashier at Old Navy told me that they had plenty more of them and I walked to the back of the store where the “plenty” of shirts supposedly were and…nothing. Nothing in the store, nothing online. Nothing. And I can’t tell you how bummed I was. This was the perfect shirt–it was blousy and comfy, great tucked in, cute belted with leggings. Perfect. And now it’s gone. Ugh, there is nothing worse than a clothing let down like that. But on the plus side, it was perfect for whatever errands I was running 2 weeks (which is when I actually wore this, on a fluke warm day, and I’m just now posting it–whoops!)

Jacket, Converse by John Varvatos (via work sample sale)

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The flukey warm weather was also a good excuse to bust out the JV jacket I got at the last sample sale we had while I was working.

*I find it odd that I can sit/stand in the exact same spot to take these pictures and they still don’t come out the same, color/lighting-wise. Seriously–these were taken within 10 minutes of each other. Very odd.

NSJ: Oh I’m about to sound so trashy, but that desk chair actually lives outside. Boo and I got a joint desk so we sold his and mine is living outside until we sell it. The chairs live outside with the desk. What? Our storage closet isn’t that big!

Jamie: Thank you!! This is my new hair thing and I’m glad you like! And who doesn’t love Converse? I don’t even work there anymore and I still totally dig their stuff!

I will be pushing 79 in March and just want to say thank you for breathing life back into my wardrobe. I’ve become a hot commodity in my community in Plantation Florida. I found a shirt just like yours in the five and dime down here… its spectacular doll. I just wanted to tell you that you’ve been an inspiration to me, and all the girls in my community are jealous!! It’s nice to see a young lady like you has some style and isn’t dressing like those crazy kids you see on the TV.

About the girl

I hate writing "about me's" but I know people like to know, so here goes:
I spent the last 2 years blogging at shenaniganist.wordpress.com and wanted to try a little something different so street cake was born. But never fear, I would never abandon the strict shenaniganist so you should totally check it out. (End shameless self-promotion).
I worked in the fashion industry in NYC for 2 years. I married my best friend (he'll be known here as Boo) in October 2009 and relocated to the Philly suburbs.
My style? Classic with a twist. I'm happiest in Chucks and a great cardigan.
My plans? Hoping that this blog will be a way to reinvent what's in my closet and inspire other people to do the same.

About the photos

Unless otherwise noted, all pictures on this blog are taken by me and my tripod or by Boo, the hubs.

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